Intern, Social Media Marketing, Digital & Social

American Heart Association

Internship Overview

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week with Tuesday availability
• Internship Duration: 1/25/27 – 5/7/27
• Location: Remote (Within the Eastern States Region)
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the digital team to craft and execute social media posts for Facebook, X, and Instagram.
• Monitor results of social media content on key platforms and provide analysis of findings.
• Source new content ideas and monitor trends on social platforms.
• Conduct an analysis of what other organizations and brands are doing on social media and present findings to the digital team.
• Learn brand standards and ensure content aligns with the goals and mission of the organization.

Qualifications & Tech Stack

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a business degree in visual communications, communications, social media, or marketing.
• Knowledge and experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, X, and Instagram.
• Knowledge and experience with social media scheduling tools, such as Sprout Social or similar.
• Basic video, graphic design, and writing skills. Canva or similar experience preferred.
• Experience with social media monitoring, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation and Performance: Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and an environment in which to work and grow.
• Professional Development: Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or participate in a professional mentoring program. Access to Heart U (national online university).
• Healthcare Benefits: Opportunity to participate in Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.